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My post workout favorite is an omelet with some whole wheat toast. Exhaustion isn't just normal, it's expected. I'm a huge nap-aholic during hard training. If I DON'T nap, I'm a mess. Let me sleep for a little while? I'm pretty good for the rest of the day. Everybody has their different recovery strategies and rituals,…

Like it or not, this crap happens. I wish you great speed healing, and I wish your bike spectacular repair work when you get it, then get it in a shop. I'm sorry this had to happen, especially on your first tri. If this helps (Don't know why it would?) I had a bike accident 4.5 weeks ago. I'm still recovering. I had to…

If you need a sugar fix, you need a sugar fix. Tea is little more than your sugar delivery system. It doesn't matter what the sugar is in, you're STILL needing your sugar fix. Why not take a big deep breath, realize this is less about tea and more about needing sugar, and just switch to unsweetened? Unsweetened tea is…

My regular bedsheets, I change once a week. My twister bedsheets, I change after every use.

2 words: Coffee black. You can't like it too strong, or you wouldn't gum it up with all the other flavor weakeners. You can buy hazelnut flavored coffee. Just brew a pot and drink it black.

When I can afford it, I'm going to get myself a pair of prescription Rudy Projects. Some companies make Rx sunglasses, but only if the Rx is within acceptable limits. Mine are not, so Rx sports sunglasses are out of the question. Rudy Projects makes these sunglasses that have a place on the inside where you fit these…

Well, I'm a fan of shot bloks on the bike and gels on the run. But, to break up the monotony, I also enjoy sport beans. Can you eat those? And I'm not sure how you'll take this, but there're these little peanut butter pretzel bites that I buy at Costco. I put a big handful in a baggie and throw that in my jersey pocket or…

A lot of times, pre-boiled eggs are pumped with all sorts of chemicals so they last on the shelves. If you're concerned enough to buy fresh organic eggs, the idea of eating eggs pulled from a chemical broth may be unacceptable. We buy organic brown eggs. It's funny to think about, but I swear I think the chicken's diet…

Well, okay: Based on your bike, and your bike alone, I say go for race #1. If your bike really is in that bad a shape with shifting, you just don't want to be doing hills. But you know what? That's what your Local Bike Shop is for. They can have your bike humming along in no time flat, for a minimal fee. A bike tune up is…

What's so wrong with adoption? There are gazillions of kids who're begging to be part of an expanding family through adoption. I've tried for years to con my wife into adopting a child, but with no luck. So I'll have to settle for the 3 we had the old fashioned way: With a bottle of manachevitz and a Barry White album. Oh…

I mix it in plain greek 2% yogurt, with some honey, and chocolate chips. Reese's peanut butter cup yogurt! Oh yeah.........

You have many different options: 1) Any "Map My ..." app will work. I have Map My Fitness on my phone, and I use it occasionally. It's not the best, but it works. 2) If you're into computers, data, get all techy, or just love love love crunching numbers, you can get a GPS device. Like, for instance, a Garmin 305 or 310XT…

Started on piano when I was just a little monkey. Played that through high school. I was pretty good. Got the drums bug around 3rd grade, and when the school cymbal player got hurt, I took my chance. I hadn't practiced with the marching band, and couldn't stay in step, but I didn't care. I was going out to meet my destiny,…

Congratulations! It sounds like you're already catching the bug. It also sounds like you not only had a great fun, but you were able to take some mental notes along the way. There's nothing like having fun and improving, at the same time. First triathlons are always something worth remembering. I'm glad that you did so…

"Dinosaur eggs". That's one variety of pluots. My family and I used to live in California, where the farmers markets carried many different varieties. Besides looking the funniest, dinosaur eggs also tasted the best to my family. Now in the midwest, dinosaur eggs are the only variety that make it our way. We buy them…

One morning, I farted in bed. My girlfriend at the time told me, "My mom says never marry a man who farts in bed." I told her I was okay with that and farted again. She eventually married me. I still fart in bed. So does my wife.

I don't understand why you're stopping at "meh". It sounds defeatist to me. Why not shoot for "OH HELL YEAH!"? That's so much more enjoyable than "meh". 2 words: Spinach omelet. OH HELL YEAH! Scramble up a couple of eggs, or use some egg beaters. Then get them cooking in a skillet. In a separate skillet, saute some baby…

"In wine there is wisdom. In beer there is strength. In water there is bacteria." Not sure who said that, but I've heard it for years. Pretty much sums up Life, if you ask me. A TOAST! To the OP!

Okay, it was pretty far back, but I did a 4mile Valentines run with my 8 year old daughter. It was one of my best racing moments. The finishers medals were chocolate. Oh yeah!

You know what? Just to play devil's advocate, I'm saying, YES. Yes it IS cardio. I'm also saying that visiting the boys' room in between beers is weight loss.

Okay: 1) This is MOST IMPORTANT: You NEVER LOOK DUMB, especially not on race day. There is no varying from this. Like, Ever. Racers, no matter their size, speed, or ability, understand that all other racers look like, well, racers. And racers look great. The only dumb looking people are people who decide to heckle said…

Yes. Yes it does. As I see it, you threw your husband under the bus by coming on here, presenting him in a negative light, and presenting yourself as the person who gets it right and needs to be in charge of changing him. Personally? I can't imagine coming on a website that's viewed worldwide and talking so negatively of…

My daughter has gluten issues - insensitivities. We tried for a solid year to find some sort of bread that she would eat, so we could get back to sandwiches. We had no luck whatsoever. Eventually, we discovered this bread mix by Breads From Anna. It's allergen free. No corn, wheat, milk, stuff like that. On the surface,…

Bike shop. The knowledgable folks at your friendly neighborhood bike shop can help match you with your perfect ride. Plus you should be able to take the bikes for a quick test ride, to see how they feel to you. It's a dubious day when you purchase a bike you haven't taken for a test ride. You wouldn't buy a car without…

Nicely done!!! My second tri was my first OWS. I tried to dive in like the stud racers, and ended up with my goggles around my neck. I swam like a madman the first 500m and thought I was going to die the last 1K. Not to mention the morning sun burned holes in my corneas. Some very valuable lessons learned from that little…

Dude. Nice race! If you know for a fact you're already hooked (I knew for a fact I was hooked as soon as I crossed my first finish line), then you may want to seriously consider a tri bike vs/ a road bike. Just a thought.

Different people do different things. That's the beauty of MFP. If you ask 20 people how they log, you'll probably get 30 answers. The trick is to find what works best for you. What are your main goals? Losing weight? Becoming more fit and healthy? Once you've decided exactly what your main goals are, you can decide how…

I'm very very excited for you! It's going to be a great day. By tomorrow night, though sore, you'll be wondering why you ever doubted yourself so much. I believe this. I truly do. TriJoe.

Fuel belt 4 bottles. I upgraded to the larger sized bottles. They don't bother my arm swing when I run, but they do when I walk. I hear so many people talk about camel backs. Those that use them love them - end of story. Maybe one day I'll try one out. It's a big leap of faith, as I overheat easily and they seem like a lot…

Yeah, no. This advice is WAYYYYYY to generalized (or if specific, then specific for THE ANSWERER) to be totally effective. Wetsuits can really warm you up. If your water is already warm, you can overheat terribly in a wetsuit. A warm water wetsuit swim is hell on earth. The warmer the water the less wetsuit you want on,…